Girls Aloud’s Kimberley Walsh and her brother talk about their all-singing, all-dancing childhood and who was the best at getting away with things

Kimberley, 31

Dad was a kitchen salesman and Mum was a school teacher, and we grew up in a
small house in Bradford. As well as my brother, Adam, I have two sisters, so
at times it was a bit of a squash. Being the only boy, Adam got his own
room, which meant us three girls had to share. It was a challenge, but
somehow we managed. Well, we must have done — we’re still friends today.

Sally is three years older than me, and Amy is six years younger. There’s only
two years between me and Adam. We’re not just closest in age, but also in
personality.

I was always aware of him at school, largely because he got into so much
trouble. I’d pass him sitting in the corridor, outside his classroom, and
just think: “Oh no, here we go again. What’s he done this time?” The
teachers